Ps 148 vs Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 484 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 148
East Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
| Measure | Ps 148 East Elmhurst, New York | Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe Jackson Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1889 of 2,536 | #1730 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #35112 of 50,301 | #32204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 653 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | East Elmhurst | Jackson Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 35.3).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Ps 148 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 89.9%).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is the larger school with 706 students compared with 653.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 148 better than Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe ranks higher (39.6 vs 35.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ps 148 and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe?
About 484 m in a straight line, between East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 148: 653. Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 148 and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe rank in New York?
Ps 148 is 1889th of 2,536 and Ps 149 Christa McAuliffe is 1730th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).